Money Advice Liaison Group (MALG)

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📃 As part of its #AdviceWeek2026 'Advice Saves' Campaign, @adviceuk.bsky.social has published research highlighting the public demand for early access to trusted advice: malg.org.uk/adviceuk-res... Huge thanks to all our debt advice Members for the amazing work you do #AdviceWeek

📰 Latest Money Advice / Debt Sector News: Money Advice Trust research finds over half of adults hit by major life events in the last three years, leaving them financially vulnerable. malg.org.uk/money-advice...

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MALG Community Catch-Up October 2026: 🏛️ Conference - 10 Days Left to Book! ✅ NEW MALG Project: AI Fluency in Debt Advice 📣 Your MALG, Your Say: Member Consultation 🙌 Member Collaboration Spotlight: Young Adults’ Journeys into Debt 📰 Latest Debt Sector News ✒️ & More! www.linkedin.com/pulse/malg-c...

📰 BIG NEWS! 📣 In partnership with WyserAI, we've secured another round of funding from the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) to deliver a new project designed to build AI fluency, confidence and readiness amongst UK debt advisers and their clients! lnkd.in/e56JvuGV

One of the morning Breakout Sessions at the MALG Conference 2026 will be Chaired by Mick McAteer of Registry Trust Ltd and look how credit information can adapt the meet the overall Conference theme of 'leaving no-one behind'. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

📰 Latest Money Advice / Debt Sector News: @citizensadvice.bsky.social Calls for Household Debt to be Central to Living Standards Strategy malg.org.uk/citizens-adv...

Latest Money Advice / Debt Sector News: Credit Services Association has published new guidance to address widespread and harmful misinformation about Deeds of Assignment & Data Subject Access Requests following discussions with the Information Commissioner’s Office: malg.org.uk/credit-servi...

Do you have 'one small idea' that could change things for people in financial difficulty? Thanks to Meg van Rooyen of Money Advice Trust for flagging this on last week's MALG Friday Forum. You have until 12 November to submit suggestions at www.small-ideas.org 📰 malg.org.uk/martin-lewis...

In less than a month 200+ professionals from across the WHOLE debt landscape will be gathering at St George's Hall, Liverpool to talk about the most pressing issues facing those in financial difficulty www.malg.org.uk/conferencehttps://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7515760755950993408

👏 UK debt ecosystem collaboration in action - and they're all MALG Members! 📰 Latest Money Advice News: @bristoluni.bsky.social @pfrc-uob.bsky.social publishes new research tracing young adults’ journeys into debt malg.org.uk/university-o... 🤝 In partnership with StepChange Debt Charity & NatWest.

💻 End your week the right way by joining us at 10am to take part in open discussion on the latest issues facing professionals working across the debt ecosystem in the UK. ❓Got a question/challenge that requires cross-sector collaboration? Get involved: lnkd.in/d5PA2DA

As the only organisation that unites the whole debt ecosystem in the UK, we believe that inspiring spaces facilitate inspiring conversations. That’s why we work so hard to find conference venues that bring the ‘wow’ factor lnkd.in/p/eXsSSa33

Navigating Change: Sector Updates, Skills Development & Customer Support Sessions ⚫ How @ecboard.bsky.social Updates Affect the Sector ⚫ Benefits of CICM Training & How to Develop Teams ⚫ @policyinpractice.bsky.social & Southend Council: Using Data Sharing to Support Customers www.malg.org.uk/events

📰 Latest Debt / Money Advice Sector News: Insolvency Service launches new five-year strategy malg.org.uk/insolvency-s...

📰 Latest Money Advice / Debt Sector News: New PayPlan analysis reveals nearly seven in ten people seeking its help are in full-time work but have more than 10 unsecured debts and almost nothing left at the end of the month. 🔗 malg.org.uk/new-payplan-...

📰 Latest Money Advice / Debt Sector News: Government's Public Accounts Committee report says water, energy and broadband regulators fail to do enough for vulnerable people. 🔗 malg.org.uk/governments-...

With 20 Exhibitors confirmed + more in the pipeline, we only have a few Stands remaining at the MALG Conference. This is your one and only opportunity in the year to showcase your organisation's offerings to professionals from across the WHOLE debt ecosystem in the UK. www.malg.org.uk/conference

📰 Latest Money Advice / Debt Sector News: @stepchange.bsky.social publishes list of proposed priorities for the government to support people in problem debt malg.org.uk/stepchange-d... #costofliving

💻 Join us at 10-11am on Friday to take part in open discussion on the latest issues facing professionals working across the debt ecosystem in the UK. 📥Don't forget the new password/link (in your inbox). ❓Got a question/challenge that requires cross-sector collaboration? Get involved: lnkd.in/d5PA2DA

📰 Latest sector news: Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) urges people seeking debt advice to watch out for 'red flags' malg.org.uk/fca-urges-pe...

Our creditor email list for debt advisers is still being updated and added to all the time. If there's an address missing that you need, you can use the comment box below the list to ask for it. Can anyone help with a dedicated email address advisers can use for Loans to Go? lnkd.in/eU-Jr5S3

👋 A Monday morning welcome to our newest Members NatWest, financial insecurity charity @turn2us.org.uk, East Renfrewshire Council, software provider ACM Solutions & gambling charity Shiltons' Silverlining. 👉 Join them and almost 200 other organisations from across the debt ecosystem www.malg.org.uk

😲 77 registered already - this is clearly a popular subject matter! 🖱️ Luckily it's virtual and places aren't limited but do please make sure you register in plenty of time to receive joining instructions...

📥 Members: Check your inbox for the NEW PASSWORD AND ZOOM LINK for accessing the MALG Members Friday Forum from next week (25 Sept) onwards!

MALG Community Catch Up: September 💻 Virtual National Members Meeting 1 Oct 🏛️ Conference - 6 Weeks to Book 📣 Campaign: Urgent Reform to Protect Abuse Survivors 🖱️ Strategy Consultation 👋 New Members (including NatWest!) 📰 Latest Debt News 📥 Mailing List ✅ Why Join? www.linkedin.com/pulse/malg-c...

📣 Useful resource alert! Money and Pensions Service releases updated Supportive Debt Recovery Toolkit malg.org.uk/money-and-pe...

🙌 You know it's going to be a good end to the week when it's a MALG Friday Forum week! 💻 Join us for an hour of open, agenda-free, non-judgemental, constructive conversation about the current issues facing those working across the debt ecosystem in the UK. malg.org.uk/meetings/cor...

❓ Cost of Living, Devolution and the Changing Policy Landscape - What Does it Mean for People in Debt, MALG Members and the Wider Sector? 📥 National Members: Check your inbox for invitation to register. 💻 Join us on Zoom to get involved in these important conversations. malg.org.uk/events/malg-...

📰 BREAKING CAMPAIGN NEWS: MALG Backs Money Wellness Call for Urgent Reform to Protect Abuse Survivors in Debt malg.org.uk/malg-backs-m... #PARV #FinancialFreedom #FinancialSafety #DomesticAbuse #EconomicAbuse

🚨 Generative AI is already shaping client behaviour - make sure your organisation is prepared www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

📰 Breaking news on the MALG Friday Forum: Enforcement Conduct Board @ecboard.bsky.social welcomes Government action to strengthen oversight of the enforcement sector malg.org.uk/enforcement-...

💻 Join us at 10-11am on Friday to take part in open discussion on the latest issues facing professionals working across the debt ecosystem in the UK. ❓Got an issue with a client case? Facing a challenge that requires cross-sector collaboration? Get involved: lnkd.in/d5PA2DA

Hear from: 🟢Kevin Shaw MaPS- 'Working Collaboratively with Debt Advice Agencies: A Strategic Toolkit for Creditors' 🟢Paula Searle @stepchange.bsky.social- 'Neurodiversity, Vulnerability & Debt' 🟢&more tbc National Members: Don't forget you have access to all Regional Meetings. www.malg.org.uk/events

‘Navigating Customer Insights, Innovation and Support’: 🟢 Caring Beyond Water: How Dwr Cymru Supports Vulnerable Customers 🟢 Future of Customer Outcomes Panel Discussion 🟢 AI & Outcomes Testing 🟢 How Digital Channels and AI Technology Blend to Support Customers Register: www.malg.org.uk/events

Following previous webinars, Money and Pensions Service would like to invite MALG Members to attend one of their Community Based Debt Advice (CBDA) Round 2 regional in-person market engagement events. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

🔔 Our Mailing List subscription link has changed🔔 If your colleagues or sector contacts want to stay in the loop with MALG - including regular updates, insights, and (where eligible) invitations to meetings and events - please share the new link with them: 👉 lnkd.in/eiy4TEFK

MALG Conference 2026 Exhibition Stands are being snapped up fast- email info@malg.org.uk to secure your spot! This year's theme is 'Nobody Left Behind: Driving Systemic Change for People in Debt' - we've got an excellent programme of sessions and expert speakers lined up: www.malg.org.uk/conference

This useful resource was shared on this morning's MALG Members Friday Forum in response to conversations about increasing numbers of debt advice clients grappling with managing their finances when it comes to 'side hustles' and part-time business ventures. building-up-business.org/videos/separ...

It’s #FinancialAwarenessDay. At MALG, we see every day how clearer guidance, earlier support, and cross‑sector collaboration help people feel informed rather than intimidated. If your organisation wants to strengthen how people navigate money and debt, we’re here to collaborate. www.malg.org.uk

💻 Don't forget the MALG Friday Forum- join us at 10-11am to take part in open discussion on the latest issues facing professionals working across the debt ecosystem in the UK. ❓Got an issue with a client case? Facing a challenge that requires cross-sector collaboration? Get involved: lnkd.in/d5PA2DA

Welcome to the latest update from the only organisation that unites the whole debt ecosystem in the UK. The MALG Conference 2026 is now just 3 MONTHS away and we’ve got lots to update you on: www.linkedin.com/pulse/malg-c...

📰 Latest Debt / Money Advice Sector News: New Financial Inclusion Report Reveals Deepening Credit Inequality malg.org.uk/new-financia... Great collaborative project by Plend, @stepchange.bsky.social, @nationwideuk.bsky.social, @bristoluni.bsky.social, @fairbydesign.bsky.social + Green Finance Inst

With the new PM focused on devolution, regional collaboration is crucial. Our 8 Regional Groups ensure local insight shapes national action, cross‑sector collaboration happens place‑by‑place, and every voice is heard. Not a member yet? Join our national *and* local network: malg.org.uk/membership

📰 Latest Debt / Money Advice Sector News: 📢 Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces roll out of ‘everyday fixes’ to help people with the cost of living, starting with 'rip-off discounts' and 'subscription traps'. 🔗 malg.org.uk/prime-minist... Watch this space for more on this from us!